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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2017 | Picture Books
PreS-Gr 1—Pierce uses cumulative poetry to depict a garden full of life and motion awaiting the grand reveal of a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. The text is repetitive, with strong rhyme and an abundance of action verbs, well suited to the portrayal of the bustling garden. The end matter features supplemental information on the various critters mentioned within the poem, such as the buzzing honeybee and hungry chickadee. The visuals provi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on June 1, 2018
Rhyming, cumulative text is reflected in vibrant, verdant illustrations as creatures (including a ladybug, hummingbird, and mantis) visi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More